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YP59 NLZ

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,520 mi
Last recorded67,520 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 NLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 67,520 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 64,637 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 61,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 57,586 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 57,549 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH SIDE FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH SIDE FRONT OUTER (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 53,995 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 50,275 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre inner and outer edge worn

Offside Front Tyre inner and outer edge slightly wearing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2020 47,930 miles

Centre heat shield insecure unlikely to be detached

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

OIl leak present

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 47,930 miles

Exhaust system insecure Back-box supporter (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Centre exhaust supporter weakened

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

OIl leak present

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 42,014 miles

front discs deteriorated and corroded

oil leak present from engine

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2019 42,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front discs deteriorated and corroded

oil leak present from engine

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2018 39,207 miles

Front Front Fogs Not operating

Front Front number plate cracked not effecting visibility.

Offside Rear Tyre ageing and cracking

Slight oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2018 39,207 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust Bracket near the flexible pipe broken (7.1.1)

Front Front Fogs Not operating

Front Front number plate cracked not effecting visibility.

Offside Rear Tyre ageing and cracking

Rear Back Box exhaust band broken temporary repair has been done.

Slight oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2017 37,566 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 36,527 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front spot lights not lighting

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

front exhaust bracket snapped

front exhaust heat shield insecure

off side rear tyre 195-55-16v cracked

Fail 12 Jan 2016 36,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195-55-16v (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part hose catching coil spring (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Statutory seat belt missing rear seats folded away (5.1.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front spot lights not lighting

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

front exhaust bracket snapped

front exhaust heat shield insecure

off side rear tyre 195-55-16v cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2015 26,561 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

off side drive shaft oil seal leaking

off side front wheel slightly distorted

Fail 5 Jan 2015 26,541 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side drive shaft oil seal leaking

off side front wheel slightly distorted

Pass 11 Dec 2013 21,064 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 12,357 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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YP59 NLZ is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 57,854 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP59 NLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YP59 NLZ is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 December 2009.

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